Gl history technology 1800s 690f30a7

1800-1876

By BrittShipp
  • Election of 1808

    Election of 1808

    Jefferson decided not to run again, and James Madison won the election.

  • May 1810 Bill

    Replaced the Non-Intercourse Act, due to its ineffectiveness.
  • Declared War on Great Britain

    Declared War on Great Britain

    Madison was able to pressure Congress into declaring war on May 18th, 1812.

  • Detroit surrendered

    Great Britain surrendered Detroit without a single shot.
  • Fort McHenry

    Fort McHenry

    Fort McHenry endured 25 hours of British bombardment.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty that established peace, and it demanded all conquered territories be returned.
  • Election of 1834

    Election of 1834

    Martin Van Buren was elected for president.
  • Election of 1845

    Election of 1845

    James Polk is elected for president.
  • Election of 1861

    Election of 1861

    Abraham Lincoln is elected for President.
  • Period: to

    Civil War

  • Homestead Act

    Homestead Act

    Several laws by which an applicant could acquire ownership of government land.
  • The Great Depression Begins

    The Great Depression Begins

    After the sudden collapse of the New York Stock Market, the people began to panic and withdraw all of their finances. Therefore beginning the Great Depression.